Questions tagged [svg]

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), the W3C standard format for 2D vector images

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Export image as SVG in GIMP

I have a project I have been working on (an image) within GIMP and I would like to export it as an SVG. Is this possible, or am I going to have to stick with exporting multiple sizes of an image? I know GIMP can read SVGs, but can it export them?
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How to create a png with transparent background in inkscape?

Is it possible? A PNG usually consumes less storage space compared to an SVG. Sometimes I need small sized images in sites like Launchpad. When I simply save as PNG, the background remains white, not transparent.
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How do I convert a PNG to SVG?

I'd like to be able to crop SVG chemical structures , completely (see this question ), that were created using MarvinSketch and I think I might have thought of a solution; I use MarvinSketch to create a large PNG file, then crop that using GIMP ,…
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Is there a way to batch export SVGs to PNGs?

I have these SVGS and I'd like to export them to PNG images, I could export them with Inkscape but that would mean open each file and export that file to PNG which is not efficient (I have hundreds of them). How can I do this?
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Where can I find Ubuntu Posters?

I'd like to put up some posters around where I go to school, where would I find some great looking posters, flyers and tips on advocacy?
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How can I reduce the size of a SVG using software on Ubuntu?

I would like to optimize a SVG using software on Ubuntu (and by optimize I mean to reduce the file size without loosing any visible parts of the graphic) and I do mean software I know there are some websites that can do this but I don't trust my…
Josh Pinto
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How to render 3D models as SVG vector graphics? (planar projection)

This image ( original SVG from Wikipedia , public domain) was created using the following procedure: Create a 3D model in Google sketchup Export as PDF Import in Inkscape Save as SVG Is there a straightforward way to produce such a SVG with software…
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Convert SVG to PDF on several sheets

I have a SVG file created in Inkscape. I want to print it on multiple sheets to finally form a big poster. I need these multiple sheets converted to a PDF so I can print it from any operating system. The file I'm working with: SVG has a size of 840…
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how to convert .svg image to .png?

I would like to change the color of some SVG pictures and then save them as PNG images. I have installed GIMP. I am running Ubuntu 14.04. How can I do that?
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Create an .svg screenshot

Is there a program that can take an .svg screenshot?
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Huge .svg. How to open in 20.04

After upgrading to 20.04, I cannot open big svg files. I get: XML parse error: cannot load more than 200000 XML elements Problem occurs in Image Viewer and Gimp, while ImageMagick display , inkscape, libreoffice --draw stall, showing nothing.…
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How do I render SVG files with subpixel hinting for text?

I need to render an SVG image with very small text, so I would like to use subpixel hinting, like so: Inkscape doesn't provide an option to use subpixel hinting for PNG export, neither does the GIMP. However, I get excellent results when I view the…
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Latex font as ubuntu system font

I would like to make fonts used by latex (xelatex to be precise) available as system font. Since I only find a lot of questions asking the reverse, I am not sure if it is possible at all. My precise problem is that I convert a pdf file, which I…
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22.04 SVG "open with another application" not working with InkScape

I have latest Inkscape 1.2.1 (2ed6d7ae0b, 2022-08-22, custom), installed via snap, on up-to-date fresh install of Ubuntu 22.04 Open Inkscape and then menu 'File / Open...' works fine. But if in Ubuntu File manager I right-click a SVG file and select…
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Inkscape to PDF Font issue when saving/Exporting to PDF

I am exporting an Inkscape vector graphic (.SVG) to the PDF format required by the digital printers but one of the fonts used (namely Futura BdCn BT ) is not formatting correctly in the exported PDF whilst everything else works fine. I have done…
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